You can now watch or listen to a replay of our December 1 TREC Talks event with state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-HD 98) below. During the event, Capriglione detailed his office's agenda for the upcoming 87th Texas…
Read MoreThree Takeaways: TREC Talks With Dr. Eric A. Johnson (Audio Replay)
When Dr. Eric Anthony Johnson joined the City of Dallas as its new Chief of Economic Development, Housing, and Neighborhood Services back in March, much of the city began shutting down due to a COVID-19 pandemic that…
Read MoreThe Real Estate Council’s 2019 Annual Report
As The Real Estate Council celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2020 amid uncertain times for our industry and city, it helps to maintain perspective on all that we have accomplished and the work that still lies ahead.…
Read MoreTREC Policy Working Group to City of Dallas: Cut Commercial Parking Requirements
The City of Dallas requires too much parking. While city code requires three spaces per 1,000 square feet for offices, a Granite Properties study of more than seven million square feet of office space across five U.S.…
Read MoreAdmiral Patrick M. Walsh on Leadership During Times of Crisis (Event Replay)
Earlier this year, our Leadership Alumni members spoke with Admiral Patrick M. Walsh -- a Dallas native! -- about how leaders maintain hope during times of crisis. You can listen to an audio replay of the conversation,…
Read MorePublic Policy 101: Running for Office (Event Replay)
Have you ever considered running for office or working for a political campaign? How do you get started? What do you do first? On June 30, we hosted a Public Policy 101 event on this very topic, as our panel of…
Read MoreThree Takeways: TREC Talks with DART CEO Gary Thomas (Audio Replay Available)
On Tuesday, May 19, DART CEO Gary Thomas met virtually with TREC members as part of the quarterly TREC Talks event series and networking session. During his presentation (click here to access the slides he used),…
Read MoreTREC Advocates For Changes to Dallas’ Commercial Development Process
For the last three years, The Real Estate Council has worked to identify aspects of the City of Dallas’ development processes that may be streamlined to allow for more frequent permit reviews and faster approvals. In…
Read MoreHow to Best Improve the DART Bus System
Riding the bus in the Dallas area can be immensely challenging, but it is a daily reality for many in our community. Arriving at work or school can take hours when you factor traveling to your departing station, waiting…
Read MoreAn Introduction to Mass Timber
Can a construction material used for thousands of years be reborn to rival current modern construction methodologies? Is it possible to have both a safe and environmentally friendly building product that is truly…
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